EU: Sheepskin And Lambskin Market 2024

Sheepskin And Lambskin Market Size in the EU

The EU sheepskin and lambskin market contracted slightly to $X in 2021, almost unchanged from the previous year. Overall, consumption showed a deep downturn. The level of consumption peaked at $X in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, consumption stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Production in the EU

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin production dropped notably to $X in 2021 estimated in export price. Overall, production, however, recorded a abrupt setback. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2018 with an increase of 44% against the previous year. The level of production peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, production stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Romania (X tons) constituted the country with the largest volume of sheepskin and lambskin production, comprising approx. 27% of total volume. Moreover, sheepskin and lambskin production in Romania exceeded the figures recorded by the second-largest producer, Ireland (X tons), twofold. The third position in this ranking was held by Spain (X tons), with a 10% share.

From 2012 to 2021, the average annual growth rate of volume in Romania totaled +1.8%. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Ireland (-0.6% per year) and Spain (-14.3% per year).

In 2021, the average yield of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in the European Union shrank slightly to X kg per head, approximately mirroring the previous year. Over the period under review, the yield continues to indicate a mild contraction. The pace of growth was the most pronounced in 2015 with an increase of 5.1%. Over the period under review, the sheepskin and lambskin yield attained the peak level at X kg per head in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the yield stood at a somewhat lower figure.

The global number of animals slaughtered for sheepskin and lambskin production stood at X heads in 2021, approximately equating 2020 figures. Over the period under review, the number of producing animals, however, showed a noticeable decrease. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2016 with an increase of 3.4% against the previous year. Over the period under review, this number reached the peak level at X heads in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, producing animals stood at a somewhat lower figure.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Exports

Exports in the EU

In 2021, overseas shipments of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) were finally on the rise to reach X tons for the first time since 2017, thus ending a three-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, saw a abrupt setback. Over the period under review, the exports attained the peak figure at X tons in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin exports surged to $X in 2021. Overall, exports, however, recorded a deep slump. The level of export peaked at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, the exports remained at a lower figure.

Exports by Country

In 2021, Ireland (X tons), Spain (X tons), France (X tons), Italy (X tons) and Greece (X tons) was the largest exporter of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in the European Union, generating 82% of total export. It was distantly followed by Romania (X tons), making up a 7.3% share of total exports. The following exporters - Germany (X tons) and Sweden (X tons) - together made up 6.1% of total exports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of shipments, amongst the leading exporting countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +4.4%), while the other leaders experienced more modest paces of growth.

In value terms, Spain ($X) remains the largest sheepskin and lambskin supplier in the European Union, comprising 46% of total exports. The second position in the ranking was taken by France ($X), with a 15% share of total exports. It was followed by Italy, with a 14% share.

In Spain, sheepskin and lambskin exports shrank by an average annual rate of -11.2% over the period from 2012-2021. The remaining exporting countries recorded the following average annual rates of exports growth: France (-8.9% per year) and Italy (-12.8% per year).

Export Prices by Country

The export price in the European Union stood at $X per ton in 2021, increasing by 2.3% against the previous year. Overall, the export price, however, showed a abrupt slump. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when the export price increased by 39%. As a result, the export price reached the peak level of $X per ton. From 2014 to 2021, the export prices remained at a somewhat lower figure.

Prices varied noticeably by country of origin: amid the top suppliers, the country with the highest price was Spain ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Spain (+7.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the export price figures.

Sheepskin And Lambskin Imports

Imports in the EU

After two years of decline, purchases abroad of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) increased by 7.3% to X tons in 2021. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate a perceptible decline. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2013 when imports increased by 9.4% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of X tons. From 2014 to 2021, the growth of imports remained at a lower figure.

In value terms, sheepskin and lambskin imports skyrocketed to $X in 2021. In general, imports, however, continue to indicate a abrupt decrease. Over the period under review, imports reached the peak figure at $X in 2013; however, from 2014 to 2021, imports failed to regain momentum.

Imports by Country

Italy was the key importer of sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in the European Union, with the volume of imports accounting for X tons, which was near 41% of total imports in 2021. Spain (X tons) took the second position in the ranking, distantly followed by Romania (X tons), Poland (X tons) and France (X tons). All these countries together took near 47% share of total imports. The following importers - Portugal (X tons) and Germany (X tons) - together made up 6.5% of total imports.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of purchases, amongst the leading importing countries, was attained by Romania (with a CAGR of +16.8%), while imports for the other leaders experienced a decline in the imports figures.

In value terms, Italy ($X) constitutes the largest market for imported sheep or lamb skins (without wool) in the European Union, comprising 53% of total imports. The second position in the ranking was held by Spain ($X), with a 26% share of total imports. It was followed by France, with a 9.3% share.

In Italy, sheepskin and lambskin imports plunged by an average annual rate of -10.1% over the period from 2012-2021. In the other countries, the average annual rates were as follows: Spain (-5.7% per year) and France (-13.1% per year).

Import Prices by Country

In 2021, the import price in the European Union amounted to $X per ton, with an increase of 24% against the previous year. Overall, the import price, however, continues to indicate a pronounced contraction. Over the period under review, import prices attained the peak figure at $X per ton in 2012; however, from 2013 to 2021, import prices failed to regain momentum.

Prices varied noticeably by country of destination: amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was France ($X per ton), while Romania ($X per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2021, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Poland (+1.2%), while the other leaders experienced a decline in the import price figures.

Source: IndexBox Platform

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